I'm Mpumelelo Qegu, a character and asset designer and visual storyteller who uses bold shapes and a graphic 2D style to bring ideas to life and create memorable characters. I believe in the power of visual language in storytelling, and I strive to communicate meaning and emotion through a bold, colorful aesthetic. I focus on conceptualizing ideas and collaborating with others to implement designs clearly and efficiently.…

Mpumelelo Qegu

I'm Mpumelelo Qegu, a character and asset designer and visual storyteller who uses bold shapes and a graphic 2D style to bring ideas to life and create memorable characters. I believe in the power of visual language in storytelling, and I strive to communicate meaning and emotion through a bold, colorful aesthetic. I focus on conceptualizing ideas and collaborating with others to implement designs clearly and efficiently.…

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I’m Mpumelelo Qegu, a character and asset designer and visual storyteller who uses bold shapes and a graphic 2D style to bring ideas to life and create memorable characters.

I believe in the power of visual language in storytelling, and I strive to communicate meaning and emotion through a bold, colorful aesthetic. I focus on conceptualizing ideas and collaborating with others to implement designs clearly and efficiently.

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Language

English
Fluent
Xhosa
Fluent

Work Experience

Character/Asset/Environment Artist for Original Story at Academy of Digital Arts
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
I worked on a personal project during my time as a concept art student at the Academy of Digital Arts. The project involved designing characters, assets, and environments for an original story. I collaborated with my classmates and lecturers for assistance and feedback to ensure designs were implemented efficiently and clearly.
Character/Asset/Environment Artist at Original Story
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
I worked on a personal project during my time as a concept art student at the Academy of Digital Arts. The project involved designing characters, assets, and environments for an original story. I collaborated with my classmates and lecturers for assistance and feedback to ensure designs were implemented efficiently and clearly.

Education

Concept Art at Academy of Digital Arts
January 1, 2025 - December 30, 2025
BA Criminology & Psychology at University of Limpopo
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
General Education at Holy Cross Education Centre
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Concept Art at Academy of Digital Arts
January 1, 2025 - January 13, 2026
BA Criminology & Psychology at University of Limpopo
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Course at Holy Cross Education Centre
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other
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